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Norlina, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Warren County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,050 Population 1,061/sq mi density
$34,659 Median Income $27,460 per capita
$88,200 Home Value $154,148 Zillow
$718 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
1,494 Violent Crime/100K 9,353 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$34,659 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,200 home value, $718/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,494 violent crimes/100K (293% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Norlina, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,659
54% below
$27,460 per capita
Home Value
$88,200
69% below
Zillow: $154,148
Median Rent
$718/mo
38% below
36.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,494/100K
293% above
9,353/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Norlina Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Norlina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
46%
Home Value
31%
Rent
62%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
393%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Norlina a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Norlina residents earn a median household income of $34,659 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,460. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 348 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Norlina is $88,200 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,148. Median rent is $718/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Norlina reports 1,494 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 293% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 9,353/100K.

Education

16.0% of adults in Norlina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Norlina has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,050
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density1,061/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$34,659
Per Capita$27,460
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$407M
Avg Weekly Wage$809

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,200
Rent$718
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$154,148
Housing Units547
Rent Burden36.4%

Crime

F
Violent1,494/100K
Property9,353/100K

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,445/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation437 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Norlina was built in 1979.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.